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• Signs of Economic Stability Emerging

  Created: Friday, 28 August 2009 11:07 Author: Administrator

  Over the course of the past eighteen months, our state has experienced its most trying financial hardship since the Great Depression. ...

• Cyberstalking Definition Needed to Be Expanded

  Created: Thursday, 27 August 2009 12:08 Author: Senator Toi Hutchinson

  There is a growing concern among law enforcement officials that laws related to stalking aren’t strong enough. With advancements in technology, stalkers are finding new ways to harass and intimidate victims. Today, a stalker isn't just ...

• Metra will accept credit cards next year

  Created: Tuesday, 25 August 2009 15:08 Author: Senator Michael Bond

  Living in Lake County, I’ve spent a good deal of time riding the Metra to and from Chicago. The trains are comfortable, quick and convenient, and a good deal better than sitting in rush-hour traffic along I-94. ...

• State backs construction of major transportation facility in Joliet

  Created: Monday, 24 August 2009 14:39 Author: Senator A.J. Wilhelmi

  Friday was a banner day for Illinois, and in particular, for the hard-working people in the city of Joliet. I received word late Friday afternoon that Governor Pat Quinn was planning to sign a bill I sponsored to create a unique public-private relations...

• Where’s Rockford? Senate president manages to find us

  Created: Friday, 21 August 2009 10:28 Author: Administrator

  President Cullerton is mentioned in this Rockford Register article: In any other state, Senate President John Cullerton’s goals would sound unremarkable: cooperate with the House, cooperate with the governor and cooperate with the opposing party. But ...

• Sullivan discusses state finances, budget cuts at Carthage town hall meeting

  Created: Wednesday, 19 August 2009 14:41 Author: Sullivan Staff

  State Sen. John Sullivan (D – Rushville) took part in a lively debate Tuesday evening with community leaders and residents in Carthage, Ill., at the first in a series of summer town hall meetings throughout the 47th Senate District. Sullivan first gav...

• Cullerton Recognized By Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education

  Created: Tuesday, 18 August 2009 15:02 Author: Cullerton Staff

  Illinois Senate President John Cullerton was recognized today by the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education for his commitment and leadership on agricultural issues across the state. Tom Jennings, Director of the Illinois Department of Agr...

• Welcome to www.SenateDem.ilga.gov

  Created: Sunday, 16 August 2009 14:41 Author: Senate President John J. Cullerton

  When I was first elected to the General Assembly, much of my communication to constituents was done through the mail and, when time permitted, on the telephone.  And, while today – three decades later – the commitment to provide the public with c...